Experienced SEN TA – Full-Time High-Needs Support

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Blackburn is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive SEN provision. You will work with children who have high additional needs, providing 1:1 and small-group support to help them access learning.

The role involves implementing learning and behaviour support plans, collaborating with teachers and specialists, and creating a safe, nurturing classroom where every pupil can progress.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an SEN setting with high needs.
• Experience in SEN school, SEN provision, 1:1 support, care setting, support worker role, or residential setting.
• Strong behaviour management and ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting learners.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex SEN needs within the school's SEN provision.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to targeted learners.
• Assist children with communication, social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Implement individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Create a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Patience & resilience

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Blackburn is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive SEN provision. You will work with children who have high additional needs, providing 1:1 and small-group support to help them access learning.

The role involves implementing learning and behaviour support plans, collaborating with teachers and specialists, and creating a safe, nurturing classroom where every pupil can progress.